Pumpkin seeds are rich in a variety of nutrients and have many benefits when consumed properly, such as helping to stabilize mood, repel worms, prevent gum recession and protect the heart and brain vessels. Pumpkin seeds themselves are not significantly bad, but too much consumption may produce weight gain, indigestion and other adverse effects. Benefits: 1, stable mood: pumpkin seeds contain vitamin B1 and vitamin E, etc., can play a stabilizing effect on mood, and to a certain extent, can also relieve insomnia; 2, deworming: pumpkin seeds contain pumpkin cotinine, an effective component of deworming, for tapeworm disease, schistosomiasis, etc. has a certain role; 3, prevention of gum recession: eat pumpkin seeds fully chewed, can stimulate the metabolism of the gums. In addition, pumpkin seeds are rich in phosphorus and vitamin E and other nutrients, for gum health is more beneficial, appropriate consumption can help prevent gum recession; 4, to protect the cardiovascular: pumpkin seeds contain more phytosterols and unsaturated fatty acids, to a certain extent can assist in reducing cholesterol. In addition, pumpkin seeds contain niacin, pantothenic acid and potassium, for patients with angina, hypertension has certain benefits. Second, the disadvantages: 1, weight gain: pumpkin seeds in the fat content is high, if long-term consumption is easy to lead to excessive calories, weight gain, for people who need to control their weight is more unfavorable; 2, indigestion: eating too much pumpkin seeds in a short period of time may cause indigestion, resulting in loss of appetite, bloating and other uncomfortable performance. In addition, for pumpkin seeds contained in the components of allergies and allergic people should try to avoid eating, so as not to induce allergic reactions. People who have poor gastrointestinal function, are prone to flatulence, or have digestive disorders should also be cautious, and it is recommended to consult a doctor before consumption to avoid discomfort.